People Photography Photo Critique
Innocence
by Jennifer Rye
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Category: People Photography
Nikon D7000
Lens: Prime: Fixed focal l
Exposure time: 1/100 ,
F-stop: F1.8
ISO: 6400
Flash: None
Tripod: No
Description:
Photo Critique Summary
Subject of photo
10
Composition & Perspective
7
Focus
6
Use of camera, exposure & speed
9
Color & Lighting
10
General impression
9
Overall Rating
8.5
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Subject of photo:
10
Children, puppies and kittens are great subjects for photographers. You have captured a nice moment here, Jennifer
Composition & Perspective:
7
Your perspective is nice, but the composition is a little off. I like that you have her in the right third of the frame, but would like to have had you back up just a bit and get all of her in the frame. Or, step in and crop it tighter.
Focus:
6
Jennifer, shooting at 1.8 is very tricky and there is little room for forgiveness in your focus. You are sharpest on her collar (on the right side) and her face is a little soft. When focusing, try to put the focus point on the subject's eye closest to you and let the rest fall where it may.
Use of camera, exposure & speed:
9
Your exposure is OK. It makes the subject pop against the darker background. I also like the shallow DOF you got by shooting wide open.
Color & Lighting:
10
The sepia-toning of the photo is nice, gives it an almost antique look. Well done.
General impression:
9
Jennifer, you have a nice moment here. That's what having a camera is all about! I hope the critique and following suggestions will help you to continue to improve on hour pictures.
How to improve your photo
1.
FOCUS: As mentioned above, watch where you put your focus point when you are using a very shallow DOF. You should aim for the eye closest to you for the sharpest focus. This is tricky and takes some practice, but is a wonderful technique for people photography.
2.
EXPOSURE: I said your exposure is OK meaning that it is technically correct. Try to lower the value of the skin-tones just a bit in your post-processing and perhaps add a very slight vignette. This will produce a nice, dramatic look to the image.
3.
PROFILES: Profiles can make a nice portrait on the right subject. You have one here. If you crop in a little tighter --- just below the first row of dots -- it really emphasizes that little curl of hair on her forehead.
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